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Child with Autism.

Rutland Survivor

Rutland Survivor

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I'm a parent of two boys, ages 5 and 7. My seven year old was diagnosed with high functioning autism at the age of 3. He is a good-natured kid who loves NASCAR and Minecraft. My question is lately my son has been crying when I talk to him on ECHO Show spontaneously, or when I am with him around bedtime. He says he doesn't know why he cries. I do what I can to comfort him, but I'd like to do more. Any input would be appreciated!

Thank you,

Rutland Survivor
 
Welcome, @Rutland Survivor ! I had to look up ECHO show and I'm gathering that it is some sort of intercom on Alexa. If I were a sensitive kid with HFA (oh, that's right--I was, once), I would freak out that dad's voice is sometimes disembodied and sometimes not. I'm not saying that's why your son is crying, but it is certainly worth exploring.
 
Another strong possibility is that he is beginning to discover that the world is full of people who are not on the autism spectrum. Many of them do not tolerate people who they perceive as being different and therefore do not treat them very well. Have you spoken with him about this? Have you spoken with his teacher?
 
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Welcome! I also have an autistic son, and I've found that my tone of voice often effects him positively or negatively. If I am using a kind voice he is happy and smiling, but if I take a stern tone he cries. Maybe your son is having similar issues?
 
Beguiling Orbit said:
Another strong possibility is that he is beginning to discover that the world is full of people who are not on the autism spectrum. Many of them do not tolerate people who they perceive as being different and therefore do not treat them very well. Have you spoken with him about this? Have you spoken with his teacher?
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Thanks for the response. He doesn't exhibit this at school and has become more attentive and focused on his work. I think a large part is the fact he gets overtired or gets fixated on something. But, still it's a concern.

On a side note, I am wondering if any of you folks have children who remove breading or any slightly crisp on meat or other foods prior to eating? I know kids are picky in general, but I'd like my son to try a variety of foods.
 
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